Easy Duplicate Finder

CNET Editors' review

This step-by-step file duplicate finder will help you quickly locate and delete redundant files; however, we recommend that novices proceed with caution when it comes to deleting any found duplicate files.

Easy Duplicate Finder uses a three-step process to quickly and easily locate and remove duplicate files from your system. Simply add the folders you wish to scan and define the file mask (all files, JPEG, MP3) from the drop-down menu. Click the Start button in Step 2 and the program very quickly displays any found duplicates. While the program is scanning your system, you can actively watch the numbers of files scanned, original files to duplicates, and the space used by said files. Using the export button, we were able to easily export the program's findings. Finally, we had to decide what to do with the files. We had the option of deselecting all files, renaming them, moving them to a folder, and deleting selected files. We went through each option, and all worked perfectly. The Settings menu gives you two file-comparison options (CRC32 and byte-by-byte) and help is available through the publisher's Web site.

The program does add extra desktop icons without asking and we had to manually remove some items after the program was uninstalled. Still, Easy Duplicate Finder proved to be a very thorough and reliable file-management tool, but because of the risk of accidentally deleting important files, we only recommend this program for more-experienced users.

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All User Reviews
  • All versions:

    2.7 stars

    out of 164 votes

    • 5 star: 42
    • 4 star: 21
    • 3 star: 15
    • 2 star: 17
    • 1 star: 69
  • Current version:

    4.8 stars

    out of 11 votes

    • 5 star: 10
    • 4 star: 0
    • 3 star: 1
    • 2 star: 0
    • 1 star: 0
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  • 3.0 stars

    "Good finding duplicates; very flaky eliminating them!"

    April 16, 2013  |   By rphilo

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Thorough.
    Good options - but unpredictable results
    Fine for small numbers of files and folders, but not recommended for large scale duplicate reduction.

    Cons

    Search is reasonably fast but can be very slow to execute file elimination. Processing took 76hrs! End result was that some folders had ALL files removed (when there were no apparent duplicates). Had to go back to the original folders and resort to doing the file elimination manually, then run EDF afterwards to make sure I had got them all. Very tedious and time wasting, but anything else would have left unpredictable outcome.
    If your duplicate list is long, scrolling through the list is very jerky.
    No simple way to undo a selection in the duplicate elimination list, often forcing you to restart the process.

    Summary

    Provides more options than other free products on how to deal with multiple duplicates - but the net result of those options makes the program very unpredictable, so make sure you keep a backup of all your original files, since you may find that files that should not have been deleted are gone, while files that you had selected for elimination are still there on a subsequent pass.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Good so far, pretty happy with this program"

    March 29, 2013  |   By FavreFan444

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Faster than I expected, cleared out my duplicates in no time

    Cons

    none that I have come across

    Summary

    I tried EDF based on a recommendation from a friend of mine. It found a ton of duplicates and removed them, I'm pretty happy :)

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Can't say enough about Easy Duplicate Finder"

    March 27, 2013  |   By KM_2013

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Was able to give me back 5 GIGABYTES of hard drive space, who knew I had so many duplicate?

    Cons

    The program is cluttered by feature heavy

    Summary

    I could not be happier with this product. EDF saved me from buying an external hard drive!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Finds lots of duplicates and easy to use"

    March 27, 2013  |   By Corn146

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    This program finds all sorts of duplicates and does it well. The new version has very useful features, like dead iTunes track deletion. Very helpful. Plus it's easy to use too.

    Cons

    Nothing really

    Summary

    A very good duplicate finder with lots of additional options and features. Does its job well and helps me manage my files.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "So Far So Good"

    March 26, 2013  |   By sallywilkins222

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    I love the preview function which lets me view the duplicate files BEFORE I delete them by accident. I'm a klutz, what can I say?

    Cons

    You need to upgrade every year to get the latest features but that seems fair to me

    Summary

    This is the first duplicate finder I have tried but I am happy with it.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Amazing Program!"

    March 17, 2013  |   By Savard_91

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Easy Duplicate Finder does it all, plus more! It removes all types of files...even helps clean up my iTunes.

    Cons

    The free trial doesn't let you remove all of your duplicates so I bought the full version.

    Summary

    Another great program from WebMinds!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "This Program is Much Improved!"

    March 16, 2013  |   By DanTheMan3241

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Searches my 1 tb hard drive with no issues
    has the ability to find GIGABYTES of duplicate
    Removes them quickly and easily

    Cons

    I haven't found any yet

    Summary

    The is the first duplicate finder I have tried but I don't see any reason to try another program

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Best User Experience I Have Had In A While"

    March 16, 2013  |   By ComputerWiz2342

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Incredibly feature heavy program, does everything I need it to do. EDF is amazingly fast and can scan even my largest drives.

    Cons

    The program isn't free but what did you expect?

    Summary

    I couldn't have been happier with this program. Best purchase I have made for my PC in a long time.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Does everything I need it to do"

    March 16, 2013  |   By JoeySmith888

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    So much to say here. This program is fast, can automatically mark duplicates and deletes them. What is not to love about this program?

    Cons

    Cons? What cons?

    Summary

    Hands down the best duplicate finder I have tried

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  • 5.0 stars

    "The most accurate duplicate finder there is"

    March 14, 2013  |   By BlancheA

    Version: Easy Duplicate Finder 4.3.0.181

    Pros

    Super accurate thanks to byte-by-byte comparison, very easy to use, nice interface, Wizard and Assistant that make things pretty much automatic, lots of options for iTunes, preview.

    Cons

    No cons, really

    Summary

    I've been searching for a reliable and accurate duplicate finder for a while and this program is great. It's very accurate, doesn't try to delete files that are not really duplicates and is very easy to use.

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